Is the equimolar mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide (EMONO) associated with audiovisuals effective in reducing pain and side effects during peripheral venous access placement in children? Protocol for a single-centre randomised controlled trial from Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nurses frequently place a peripheral venous catheter during children's hospitalisation. Many studies suggest treatment of venipuncture-related pain. The administration of an equimolar mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide (EMONO) is employed for pain control; however, no studies have analysed the association between EMONO and audiovisuals.The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of EMONO administration when combined with audiovisuals (EMONO+Audiovisual) versus EMONO alone on perceived pain, side effects and level of cooperation during peripheral venous access placement in children aged 2-5 years.

Methods and analysis

The first 120 eligible children admitted to the paediatric ward of the Lodi Hospital and presenting the indication for peripheral venous ac

SUBMITTER: Maiandi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10335544 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature